In this energising and insightful conversation, Lizzy sits down with Nicole French—award-winning Exercise Physiologist, clinic owner, and fierce advocate for collaborative healthcare—to explore what it really takes to lead with purpose in the allied health space.

Nicole shares her 19-year journey of building three successful clinics, stepping into advocacy, and redefining leadership by blending evidence-based care with creativity, fun, and strategic vision. From reshaping diabetes management to speaking in Parliament, Nicole reflects on the systems, mindset shifts, and people that helped her evolve from clinician to CEO—and why staying connected to your mission matters more than ever.

Key Takeaways:

• You can lead without doing it all. Managing yourself out creates space to lead strategically.

• Systems build freedom. Strong foundations let your team—and ideas—thrive.
• Fun matters. Creativity and play protect against burnout and spark innovation.
• Resilience is a muscle. Mistakes, pivots, and setbacks are part of the journey.
• Your energy is your edge. Honour what energises you—and build from there.
• Leadership evolves. Be willing to grow, change, and redefine your role.
• Advocacy takes time. Impact comes from credibility, consistency, and care.

Connect with Nicole:

🌐 exerciserehab.com.au | essendonphysiogroup.com.au

📲 @nicole_french_ep

💼 Nicole on LinkedIn

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